What's On @ ANU

	EXHIBITION
	Karl Wiebke painting: 1994 - 2012 Saturday, 7 April 2012 - Sunday, 20 May 2012 Drill Hall Gallery Survey exhibition of leading Australian artist Karl Wiebke. For Wiebke, the process of painting is very much the subject of his art. His is art in which the relationship between artist and materials is particularly intimate, affected by time and deliberation. more»

WORKSHOP

Watercolour for beginners
Monday, 23 April 2012 - Monday, 28 May 2012
Centre for Continuing Education

This course is for those wishing to learn about all aspects and approaches to watercolour. Technique and the varied uses of this medium will be investigated. Materials, colour mixing and papers will be explained. The course will begin with still life studies and later progress to students personal preferences in concepts. This course is also suitable for those with previous experience and who wish to re-establish their skills with watercolour.

OTHER

PARSA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Monday, 30 April 2012 - Friday, 25 May 2012
Graduate Lounge, University Hosue

Dear postgraduate students, I am writing to advise that the Annual General Meeting [AGM] for 2012 for the Postgraduate and Research Students' Association Inc. [PARSA] will be held on Friday, 25th May 2012, at 2pm in the Graduate Lounge of University House [http://researchstudents.anu.edu.au/lounge/ ]. All currently enrolled postgraduate students are welcome to attend.

WORKSHOP

Watercolour: the experience of the landscape
Wednesday, 2 May 2012 - Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Centre for Continuing Education

My aim: to lead you to paint the many facets of what is meant by "Landscape"... using watercolour, gouache, pen & ink, monoprints; Using a variety of paper sizes; using a variety of papers using hot press, cold press, tissue, rice papers, card etc. Using strategies and hints that widen our understanding of painting in water mediums.

EXHIBITION

In My Eyes photography exhibition
Wednesday, 2 May 2012 - Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, 180 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601 (Above the Canberra Museum and Gallery)

The Australian National University asked students for photographs that portray what Canberra means to them and how Canberra makes them feel. The In My Eyes Exhibition shows the response received from students so take a look and see Canberra through their eyes. Opening night is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday 2 May from 6pm.

	EXHIBITION
	Diverse Directions Tuesday, 8 May 2012 - Saturday, 19 May 2012 ANU School of Art Foyer Gallery Diverse Directions is a joint exhibition between three textile artists: Bev Moxon; Leonie Andrews; and Ola Robertson. Their journey began at the Canberra School of Art in 2001. This exhibition showcases their diversity in fibre and textiles. more»

	EXHIBITION
	Metal As Anything: Ron McBurnie Wednesday, 9 May 2012 - Saturday, 2 June 2012 ANU School of Art Gallery, Ellery Crescent Metal As Anything, presents a 30 year retrospective exhibition of etchings by nationally recognised Townsville-based printmaker Ron McBurnie. more»

CONCERT

CIMF - Canberra International Music Festival
Friday, 11 May 2012 - Sunday, 20 May 2012
The National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of Australia, the High Court of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, Albert Hall and much more.

Canberra International Music Festival Experience exceptional music performed in many of Canberra's iconic architectural spaces, including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of Australia, the High Court of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, Albert Hall and many more.

	OTHER
	InnovationACT 2012 Trophy Competition Monday, 14 May 2012 - Sunday, 22 July 2012 The InnovationACT 2012 is currently in need of a trophy, and is looking for talented ANU School of Art and UC Design students and staff to create the InnovationACT Trophy! more»

	OTHER
	People Power the ANU Food Co-op Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ANU Food Co-op People Power the ANU Food Co-op is an all day event with coffee from Lonsdale Street Roasters, delicious lunch, local music and fresh groceries that will raise money for the Food Co-op to incorporate renewable energy into its business. more»

CONCERT

World Premiere - Sonata No. 2 in three movements by Larry Sitsky
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Larry Sitsky Recital Room, ANU School of Music

Composed for and performed by pianist Adam Cook "In a dark time where much Australian music (art and otherwise) is in some kind of bizarre Hellerian stranglehold, is frighteningly unimaginative and increasingly commonplace, and its success holds no tangible correlation to its musical value, I would like to present you all with an opportunity to experience the premiÃ¨re of an intriguing and challenging work." - Adam Cook

SEMINAR

A three-cornered contest-conflict and compromise in Fortescue Metal Group's bid to mine the iron ore riches on Yindjibarndi land
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Haydon Allen G052 (Quadrangle, near ANU Union)

Local government in the Northern Territory was massively reformed in 2008 with 52 small remote-area councils reduced to 7 large new super shires. The inaugural elections for these shires in late 2008 attracted many candidates, but were marred by a poor vote counting system. An improved vote counting system was adopted in time for the 2012 local government elections in the Northern Territory; however the number of candidates nominating for election in the super shires in March 2012 has fallen, in some instances to a worryingly low level.

	PUBLIC LECTURE
	Art Forum: Mandy Ord Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM School of Art lecture theatre Mandy Ord is a Melbourne based comic artist and illustrator. Her stories appear in a broad range of local and international literary journals, books and anthologies. more»

WORKSHOP

ANU Gender Institute Graduate Network Afternoon Tea
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Phillipa Weeks Staff Library, First Floor ANU College of Law, Fellows Road ANU

The ANU Gender Institute invites you to join us at the GI Graduate Network Afternoon Tea. The Gender Institute has formed a graduate network for students working in the areas of sex, gender and sexuality at ANU. The aim of the group is for students to network across campus with those working on similar issues related to the work of the Gender Institute. . Please contact Hannah.McCann@anu.edu.au to attend.

OTHER

ANU Gender Institute Graduate Network afternoon tea with Hannah McCann
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Phillipa Weeks Library, First Floor ANU College of Law, Fellows Road ANU

Join our Graduate Network afternoon tea: Hannah McCann in conjunction with the Gender Institute invites students working in the areas of sex, gender and sexuality at ANU to join us for a graduate network afternoon tea.

WORKSHOP

My experiences of presenting at a conference
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Graduate Lounge, University House

Presenting your research at a conference is an important step in the life of a research student. Sharing your research with the leaders in your field can also be a daunting experience. The Graduate Lounge Program's My experiences of presenting at a conference event will see later year PhD students and early career academics sharing tips and hints on how to present your research in a conference setting.

PUBLIC LECTURE

Rethinking illicit drug policy and other recalcitrant policy matters in Australia
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Molony Room, Building 3T, Fellows Lane, ANU

Professor Bob Douglas, Foundation Director of ANU's National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (retired 2001) and founding member of Australia 21, will draw on the experience of the Australia 21 program on illicit drugs and will also discuss the Australia21 process for considering other pressing issues pertinent to Australia's future.

SEMINAR

School of History Seminar Series 2012: Three views on Grace Karskens
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
McDonald Room, Menzies Library, Fellows Rd, ANU

The 2012 Allan Martin lecturer, Associate Professor Grace Karskens, is an award winning writer and one of the most lively voices in Australian studies today. In a seminar celebrating her contribution to historical and archaeological research, Professor Tom Griffiths, Dr Nicholas Brown and Dr Carolyn Butler-Bowden give their reflections on Grace Karskens' significance to environmental history, urban studies and to the understanding of cultural heritage.

	SEMINAR
	Innovation and mental health research: what are innovative approaches to address the gap between research and policy? Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ANU Commons Professor Patrick McGorry as key-note speaker, followed by a panel of experts moderated by Dr Norman Swan more»

PUBLIC LECTURE

Mediating Chaos in the Middle East
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy Lecture Theatre 1, Hedley Bull Centre, corner Garran Road and Liversidge Street

In this public lecture Dr. Peter Bartu will provide insights into United Nations mediation efforts in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the political transitions in Libya and Syria to illuminate developments in the wider region.

	CONCERT
	ANU Voice Poetry Slam Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Erindale Library Poetry Slam for ACT School Students with open categories for community members to perform. more»

FILM

PARSA Movie Night - Wednesday 16th May
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Coombs Lecture Theatre (map CD32)

Attention all postgraduate and research students! The ANU Postgraduate and Research Students' Association (PARSA) is proud to offer postgraduate students the free screening of "The PhD Movie". FREE Campus Screening! Date: Wednesday 16th May Time: @6pm Venue: Coombs Lecture Theatre (map CD32) RSVP at https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=6422

	OTHER
	ANU Anime Society Wednesday Screening Event Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Manning Clarke Theatre 5 The ANU Anime Society cordially invites all ANU Students, ANU Staff and members of the wider ACT community to join us at our weekly Wednesday screening event in MCC5 from 6pm-9pm more»

	CONCERT
	The Sealed Angel Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 8:15 PM - 9:20 PM Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600 (Next to Hyatt Hotel Canberra) "Choral Masterwork by Russia's living treasure, celebrating his 80th year". Performed by Canberra Festival Chorus, Louise Page Soprano, Christina Wilson Mezzo Soprano, Andrew Goodwin Tenor, Roland Peelman Conductor more»